It is the first time in this restaurant but we love it. The food and service is great. Don't miss…read moreit when you are in San Lorenzo de el Escorial.

Since 1895 this restaurant has been serving delights of Spain to customers. We arrived a little…read morebefore 14:00 and the crowd, so we had choice seating. Staff were gracious and welcoming to two tourists. Cochinillo was sublime. Whole suckling pig is roasted so the skin is crisp on the surfaces, but moist and flavorful next to the meat. You are served an ample portion of the ribcage. At this age many of the small ribs have not calcified, so they are tender to chew. Succulent and delicious. Tripa are also cooked low and slow so they melt on your tongue. Sauce is majestic. Our waiter was very cordial and we took his advice to close with the ponche, and we were very glad we did. A soufflée with a wisp of orange zest in the ice cream was the perfect closer. Bravo.

Duque is one of the oldest restaurants in the world, so we tried it on our trip to Segovia. There…read moreare dozens of places to eat as you walk between the Aqueduct and the Cathedral and Castle. Duque is unique in its heritage, its ambience (indoor, white linen table cloths, nicer dresses wait staff), and the offering of the traditional suckling pig. We made reservations and due to a goof on my part we had to delay it a day. They accommodated without a problem and communicated through email. That said, we ate at around 2 pm and I don't think we would have had a problem if we just walked in without a reservation, but this probably depends on the tourist volume and season. My wife and I ordered the large beans and the suckling pig and salad. It was A LOT of food. We really enjoyed the large beans and the traditional cooking approach using a pork extras broth. The suckling pig lives up to its reputation. The meat was super tender and the skin was very crispy. My wife and I couldn't eat all of our portions, but what we did eat was fantastic. We also had the beer and it was quite good. We ended the meal with coffee, which was very good. We did not eat dessert but it looks like they had some good ones. We probably stayed there for about 90 minutes, which was a nice way to take a break from the beautiful but dominant sunshine. This was probably the most expensive place in Segovia to eat, but we thought it was a great experience and value. As a final thought, we didn't do a very good job as English speakers trying to communicate in Spanish, but with context clues and their willingness to talk a bit in English we managed.

The restaurant was empty when we arrived and we should've paid attention to that. The food was very…read morebland. Not even salt and pepper can cure these dishes. The waiter said we should've ordered the meat instead...so why are the other items that taste badly even on the menu?

I feel like the soup is Campbells Chicken Noodle Soup. Pretty much sums up this place. Very bland…read morefood, no taste and the Cuban sandwich was a normal sandwich that I can make at home. The waiters were nice.

A bit of a splurge but worth it when in Madrid and in the mood for a steak. Located a few blocks…read moreeast of Puerta del Sol, it's nice because there are no hordes of people you have to navigate to find it. This is a place for people who appreciate their food and the experience, not for the tourist masses that are looking to get fed quick and cheap. It is an interesting set up as they have dining rooms on both sides of the street. I was in the one on the east side of the street and taken downstairs into the basement which has the looks of a refurbished ancient cellar. I had a 2 top in the corner to myself with a great view of the room so I could appreciate what everyone else was eating. I had a very civilized time. Frenetic Tapas this is not. There are white linen tablecloths present, a small container of housemade chimichurri, menus on line, great wi-fi service, a full bar and wine list, and menus that are bovine centric. I had an Argentine Negroni (the Argentine nod is due to a splash of Fernet Branca giving it a slight minty taste on the back end) and a glass of affordable, high ranking Tempranillo. These were perfect with the olive and bread starters with EVOO/Spanish vinegar on the table to mix to taste and also served with compounded butter. I was there to eat and the Mollejas (veal sweetbreads) are a must in my opinion. They are listed as a house specialty and come on a charcoal heated sizzle plate served with a side of broad flaked sea salt to finish to taste. Crispy edges and creamy textures throughout with a hit of grilled lemon and they were simply sublime. I also took down an Entraña (skirt steak) that seemed larger than its described 300 grams. Also served on a sizzle plate it was perfectly cooked by some expert grill guys upstairs. To ensure that I ate something with color, I had a salad on the side that I dressed to taste with the EVOO/Spanish vinegar on the table. The service here is friendly, professional, and not overbearing. My meal was about $85 USD which is pricey by typical Madrid eating standards but it was worth it considering the quality, quantity, and variety of what I experienced. I would be happy to go back here again any time I'm in the area!

Great steaks Good wine choices…read moreGood menu choices Off the beaten path Very friendly service

One of the best restaurant that I ever been, evento van say the best one, the perfect fusion…read morebetween traditional and modern Spanish cousine, fantastic food and fantastic quantity. I already taste all the menu and is Fantastic. My fav are croquetas de jamón, migas, steak ( they bring to you a special mini bbq witch hot charcoal). And of course the traditional Cordero and cochinillo, one of the best in the traditional Sierra madrileña. The environment and decoration made a really charming place. Is a long traditional family business, and you can see that when the owner Felipe receive and every customer. and always said bye to all customers. This restaurant is a must. Uno de los mejores restaurantes en los que he estado, por no decir el mejor, espectacular comida y buenas cantidades, mezcla perfecta de tradicional y moderno. He probado todo el menú, mis favoritos son las croquetas con jamón y la ternera a la braza donde te traen tu propia mini bbq de carbón. Y por supuesto el tradicional Cordero y cochinillo, uno de los mejores en la tradicional sierra madrileña. Es un negocio familiar y se nota porque Felipe el dueño recibe y despide a todos los clientes el mismo. Este restaurante es un fijo en mi agenda.

As recommended, our party had the suckling pig, and it was absolutely amazing. Note: You should…read moremake a reservation a day or two in advance if you are going to have the suckling pig. I don't think there was anything that we did not enjoy at Maribel. The dishes were amazing, the service was exceptional, and the restaurant was beautiful.

The food is very delicious and comes in large portion. The signature roasted pork and lamb is…read moredefinitely worth trying, and the fish is fresh as well. The decoration is quite stylish and neat. The place is always packed so either get in early or reserve a table in advance. The price is a bit high but reasonable. Service is great and fast-coming. The only things I find unconvinient are the location and the opening time: 20:00 is too late for a dinner in such a town.

The trout from the Tormes was really good as were the judias and the patatas. Service was good but…read morevery slow

Despite the language barrier, I had an enjoyable lunch here. The waiters are actually pretty…read moreattentive, the service is fast, and the food is reasonably priced. I chose the least expensive prix fixe meal. For about 15€ I received grilled vegetables (eggplant, mushroom, asparagus, onion, tomato, and zucchini--very good), a whole fried trout with a bit of salad and some jamón, bread, a dessert, and a drink. I chose wine but because my Spanish is not very good, I ended up with a small carafe of wine, which was way too much for me to drink. The trout was fresh and well seasoned. I just wish they would have made more of an effort to remove some of the bones before it reached the table. I asked for the dessert of the day, which was a white chocolate cake with a milk chocolate drizzle. Also very good. The waiter was patient with me when he figured out I didn't speak Spanish very well. He said he didn't speak English (totes understandable), but when he brought out my change, he said, "Thank you" and answered my "hasta luego" with a "good-bye" which I thought was so sweet of him. I recommend getting here at the beginning of lunch when the tables are still empty because this place fills up fast. Seating is either inside or on the sidewalk.